Recall 13V049000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20130211
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 RMA 75, RMA 103, and TDA aerial fire apparatus manufactured from April 04, 2008, through April 13, 2010 and equipped with hydraulic extension and retraction cylinders produced by RamRod Industries. The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process.

Safety Consequence

An improperly manufactured rod eye end attachment may fracture or separate. In the event two affected cylinders are installed on the same aerial lift device, the aerial lift may retract without warning and cause severe injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

Spartan ERV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 SPARTAN RMA 103
2008 SPARTAN RMA 75
2008 SPARTAN TDA
2009 SPARTAN RMA 103
2009 SPARTAN RMA 75
2009 SPARTAN TDA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.